Blockman Position at Pick n Pay Soweto
Pick n Pay · Soweto, Gauteng
Overview
Pick n Pay in Soweto is looking for a skilled Blockman to join their butchery team. If you have a passion for meat preparation, enjoy working with your hands, and want to grow in a supportive retail environment, this full time role could be your perfect fit. You will work with a variety of meats, operate butchery equipment, and help deliver quality products to customers every day.
About the role
As a Blockman at Pick n Pay in Soweto, you will be at the heart of our butchery operations, preparing and presenting quality meat products for our customers.
Your daily work will involve:
- Operating butchery equipment such as the bandsaw safely and efficiently
- Breaking down meat carcasses according to our specifications
- Deboning all cuts of meat and manufacturing mince, sausages, and boerewors
- Controlling and merchandising stock while preventing wastage and shrinkage
- Monitoring temperatures and maintaining the cold chain
- Assisting with receiving meat from suppliers
- Keeping butchery equipment and utensils clean and hygienic
- Providing friendly and efficient service to customers
- Helping train staff on new products and lines
You will work in a cold environment and must be physically able to lift carcasses and containers of meat.
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Must reside close to the store in Soweto
- Must comply with the medical criteria required by the OHS Act for the butchery
- Must successfully complete numeracy screening assessments
- Customer minded and a team player
- Good communication skills with the ability to listen and respond appropriately
- Passion for the product and a sense of urgency
- Ability to complete tasks accurately
- Willingness to develop self and look for growth opportunities
- Able to cut, manufacture, and produce various meat products such as loin chops and roasts (this skill will be tested)
- Able to work in a cold environment
- Physically able to lift carcasses and containers of meat
Responsibilities
- Operate all butchery equipment including the bandsaw
- Report any defective equipment or utensils to the Butchery Manager
- Control, merchandise, and promote stock according to procedures and standards
- Prepare and break various meat carcasses according to specifications
- Debone all cuts of meat and manufacture mince, sausage, and boerewors
- Prevent wastage, shrinkage, and damages
- Check temperatures and monitor and maintain the cold chain
- Provide required products or services and handle customers courteously and professionally
- Maintain high levels of cleanliness and hygiene for butchery equipment and utensils
- Assist with receiving meat from suppliers
- Assist with training staff on new products and lines
Job details
- Organisation
- Pick n Pay
- Location
- Soweto, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Retail & Wholesale
- Posted
- 8 October 2026 (4 weeks ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are applying for the Blockman role at Pick n Pay Soweto, make sure your CV clearly shows any butchery experience you have. Even if it was informal work, include it.
Since the job involves specific skills like deboning and sausage making, you will likely be tested on these during the interview. Practise your technique beforehand if you can.
Remember to bring your matric certificate and ID to any interview. Also be prepared to talk about how you handle customers and keep the butchery clean, as these are important parts of the job.
Working in a butchery means being comfortable in cold rooms and lifting heavy meat. Be honest with yourself about your physical ability to do this daily.
Pick n Pay is a well known retailer and they value reliability and teamwork. Show them you are dependable and eager to learn.
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